Brendan’s Books
Discernment
Why I Left IT to Join the Jesuits
Editor’s note: Throughout July, we’re celebrating 31 Days with St. Ignatius, a month-long celebration of Ignatian spirituality. In addition to the calendar of Ignatian articles found here, posts on dotMagis this month will explore...
Ignatian Prayer
Five Steps to Transform Negativity Through Prayer
St. Ignatius, who initially knew life as a vain soldier and courtier, was able to turn his superficial life around by attending to his inner life of thoughts, desires,...
Retreats
Living Through COVID as a Retreat
Editor’s note: Throughout July, we’re celebrating 31 Days with St. Ignatius, a month-long celebration of Ignatian spirituality. In addition to the calendar of Ignatian articles found here, posts on...
Discernment
Two Hints for Recognizing the Two Ignatian Movements of Consolation and Desolation
The two key movements in Ignatian spirituality are consolation and desolation. These terms can be difficult to understand as their meanings seem to shift and depend on the context...